Martin Short's wife, Nancy Dolman, has died
Nancy Dolman, actor Martin Short's wife of 30 years, died Saturday morning at the couple's Pacific Palisades home, his manager confirmed Monday. She was 58.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical emergency at the home at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Radar Online first reported. No cause of death was given, and Short's rep had no further comment.
Dolman also had a comedic acting career, appearing in episodes of the sitcom "Soap" in the early 1980s.
Short is currently nominated for an Emmy for his work in "Damages," up for outstanding supporting actor in a drama against Aaron Paul for "Breaking Bad," Terry O'Quinn for "Lost," Michael Emerson for "Lost" and John Slattery for "Mad Men."
Short and Dolman met in 1972 and married in 1980. They have three children: Katherine, 27, Oliver, 24, and Henry, 20.
-- Christie D'Zurilla
Photo: Martin Short and Nancy Dolman arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood on Feb. 22, 2009. Credit: Evan Agostini / Associated Press
My deepest sympathies go out to Martin and his family. Have to admire any marriage that lasts that long these days. I can't imagine the depth of grief.
Posted by: Jennifer | Aug 23, 2010 at 09:06 PM
I love Martin Short and I'm so sorry to read this.
Posted by: Trish | Aug 23, 2010 at 10:36 PM
My heart goes out to he and his family. I am a recent widow myself. My husband and I were married 30 years. Grief shows itself in as many ways as there are the people that have to go through it. It is never easy and a person is never the same, though life can still remain happy again one day. Love he and his family. Don't judge them.
Hugs.
Dawnn
Posted by: Dawnn Morales | Aug 23, 2010 at 10:59 PM
30 years of marriage and 3 grown children is hardly heard of in Tinseltown. RIP Nancy...
Posted by: frmkt | Aug 24, 2010 at 08:52 AM
30 years, wow...very sad.
RIP
Posted by: Tee | Aug 24, 2010 at 09:07 AM
Condolences to the family - it is so painful to lose a loved one. Yes, happiness after widowhood is very possible; but, I'll never forget. We were married 47 years when he died - if he had lived, this March would see our 55th anniversary. RIP.
Posted by: RebaJ | Aug 24, 2010 at 09:24 AM
I heard on the radio this morning that she's had cancer for several yrs.
Posted by: Nata | Aug 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Martin, you never could have successfully played a bad buy because you're just too damn "NICE," and that's precisely why so many of us are fans of yours. You're such a rarity these days! So very sorry to hear about this. My heart goes out to you.
Posted by: LDA in Tulsa | Aug 24, 2010 at 01:09 PM
This is terrible news. I've been a longtime fan and he seems like a genuinely good person in addition to being deeply talented. Way too young.
Posted by: Donald | Aug 24, 2010 at 04:24 PM
Mr. Martin Shore, it is such a sad time for you and your family, but our hearts and prayers go with you and the family. unfortunately my husband of 31 years of marriage was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer. i count the blessings everyday. my heart goes to you and your family and friends. god bless you.
Posted by: moore | Aug 24, 2010 at 11:25 PM
I have always though of you as a very brave and good person.I hope your loss is not to much for you to overcome.
Posted by: richard contini | Aug 28, 2010 at 02:13 PM
If you are suffering with any illness, go to John of God. If you aren't religious, then go to Dr. Leonard Coldwell who would be ranked number 2 on my list. I wish you all health and happiness.
Posted by: Jeff | Aug 28, 2010 at 11:03 PM